John Crowell (Alabama)

John Crowell (September 18, 1780 – June 25, 1846) was a soldier and politician, serving as Delegate from Alabama Territory, and the first Representative from the state of Alabama. In 1821, President James Madison appointed him as the United States agent to the Creek Indians.

Crowell was born in Halifax County, North Carolina in 1780. He was educated locally. In the War of 1812, he helped to recruit a regiment and was commissioned as a colonel. He moved to Alabama in 1815, where he became involved in Territory and state politics, being elected as representative. He died at Fort Mitchell, Alabama in 1846.

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    United States House of Representatives
    Preceded by
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    Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives
    from Alabama Territory

    January 29, 1818 – December 14, 1819
    Succeeded by
    Alabama admitted into United States
    Preceded by
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    Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
    from Alabama's at-large congressional district

    December 14, 1819 – March 4, 1821
    Succeeded by
    Gabriel Moore